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.45 ported Shield
Anyone hear any rumblings of the introduction of a ported version of the .45 Shield to join its 9mm and .40 brothers?
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04-24-2017, 04:25 PM
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Do you mean the Shield or full-size?
If you actually mean Shield, they've been out for a while. Here's mine.
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04-24-2017, 04:49 PM
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I was referring to the possibility of a ported version of the 45 shield.
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What is the point of a ported .45 Shield? Not being facetious here...serious question. An unported Shield .45 shoots just fine out of the box, in my opinion. I have no problem with recoil. Plus you're shooting a heavy bullet out of a short barrel...why punch holes in the slide to lessen the power?
Again, my opinion here...a ported Shield .45 is a sales gimmick that might appeal to an inexperienced shooter...but not to anyone really familiar with the craft.
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Originally Posted by mrsig
I was referring to the possibility of a ported version of the 45 shield.
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Originally Posted by Watchdog
What is the point of a ported .45 Shield?
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Better trigger
Better sights
Better grip
(...and slightly ported barrel)
for only $50 more
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Mildew
Better trigger
Better sights
Better grip
(...and slightly ported barrel)
for only $50 more
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I'm with Watchdog, the ported barrel and slide doesn't appeal to me for a carry gun. I don't think the grips are different then standard. I've never held one but I don't see any extra stippling than standard.
I wish they would give you options of upgrades. I would choose the "enhanced" trigger, night sights and maybe throw in 3 magazines.
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04-24-2017, 09:39 PM
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The ported Shield is not really an issue for retention shooting. If you wish, you can skip to the 1:50 mark.
The flash isn't much of an issue either.
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The Shield 45 with night sights ships with 3 mags, and has a fine trigger and handles the 45 round very "calmly". I see no advantage for porting it.
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My primary concern would be what the decibel increase is to a user inside a building
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BigDog48
The Shield 45 with night sights ships with 3 mags, and has a fine trigger and handles the 45 round very "calmly". I see no advantage for porting it.
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When you consider the extra mag and fiber optic sights, the additional $50 (as someone else stated) seems very reasonable. Viewing the vids, it does not appear that the recoil differs much - at least on the 9.
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I am not a fan of porting an already short barreled carry gun, or off shooting it from the hip. I wish S&W would offer the PC model without ports as an option. I'd be all over it, I like the sear and the sights.
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